You can find Part I [here](https://habla.news/tony/productivity).

Intro
=======================

Nostr is much more than just a social media platform; it serves as a decentralized communications protocol. This means it has the capacity to transmit information across the Internet, free from censorship or interruption.

We're still in the early stages of development, which means that while Nostr offers unique benefits, it also comes with its share of complexities. True Nostr OGs will recall that just a few months ago, adding an image to a note required manual uploading and link pasting. However, Nostr has been evolving rapidly, resulting in significant improvements in user experience and the emergence of numerous apps that can rival traditional applications that have been around for years. One noteworthy feature is the ability to post, share, and stream multimedia files, including audio, images, videos, and GIFs.

While text remains one of the most informative forms of communication, the earliest attempts to share and preserve information involved cave paintings, the predecessors of what we now refer to as "multimedia."

![](https://image.nostr.build/94b7befab2f39e15cc9d4b2f520282431865a76e70f8c9e74a5b40d71ce3b432.jpg)

_One of the oldest known figurative paintings, a depiction of an unknown bovine, was discovered in the Lubang Jeriji Saléh cave and dated to be more than 40,000 (perhaps as old as 52,000) years old._

To make it easier for you to navigate the multimedia landscape of Nostr, I've divided today's review into three categories. Let's dive in!

Image and video hosting
=======================

Nostr Build
-----------

Website: https://nostr.build/

Developers: nostr:npub1nxy4qpqnld6kmpphjykvx2lqwvxmuxluddwjamm4nc29ds3elyzsm5avr7 & nostr:npub137c5pd8gmhhe0njtsgwjgunc5xjr2vmzvglkgqs5sjeh972gqqxqjak37w

Nostr Build is a remarkable service designed to store and conveniently provide access to your media files, ensuring that you can effortlessly share any uploaded file across the Internet. You might think that numerous services already offer this functionality, but Nostr Build goes beyond mere file storage. It excels by stripping away all the metadata associated with your files, such as timestamps and location data. This exceptional privacy feature, in my view, is invaluable and difficult to quantify.

Initially, Nostr Build offers its services for free, providing basic functionality sufficient for uploading and sharing images, GIFs, or short videos. However, for the Nostr addicts like myself 😄 subscribing to one of the available paid plans is well worth it. Paid subscriptions unlock a multitude of possibilities, from access to all media publicly hosted on the servers to the integration of a BTCPay account, enabling the creation of your own digital store, along with a generous 20 GB of storage space.

![](https://i.nostr.build/qOLv.png)

_Prices per year_

Furthermore, Nostr Build seamlessly integrates with some of the most popular Nostr-based social media clients, such as Damus and Amethyst. This means that when a paid subscriber uploads media through, for instance, Damus, their files are automatically stored in their personal gallery. For more information about this service, explore their dedicated [About](https://nostr.build/about/) page. Be sure to delve deeper into Nostr Build; it offers an invaluable service in a world driven by technology, where information travels at the speed of light.

Nostrcheck
----------

Website: https://nostrcheck.me/

Developer: nostr:npub138s5hey76qrnm2pmv7p8nnffhfddsm8sqzm285dyc0wy4f8a6qkqtzx624

While Nostrcheck is often labeled as a media storage or Nostr address service, it boasts a versatile array of features that extend far beyond these descriptions. In fact, Nostrcheck stands as a comprehensive one-stop destination, catering to both Nostr newcomers and seasoned nostriches alike.

-   Nostr addresses

-   Image and video uploads

-   Personal dashboard

-   Image gallery

-   Lightning address redirects

-   Private relay

<https://nostrcheck.me/media/tony/nostrcheck.me_937d9ea865b891978164686f53c0622b0c6f9000fd1a6437.webp>

Nostrcheck is a great service to use alongside or instead of Nostr Band. Make sure to check it out.

Plebhy
------

Website: https://plebhy.com/

Developer: Lightning Digital Entertainment (the team behind [Current](https://app.getcurrent.io/))

Plebhy stands as an impressive GIF library created by the plebs for the plebs. Such "Nostr-native replacements for traditional services" are becoming increasingly inevitable due to Nostr's enhanced interoperability, and Plebhy serves as a shining example of this trend.

<https://i.nostr.build/Mwod.png>

Simply add the #plebhy hashtag when posting a gif and it will be automatically added to the gallery. You can obviously use plebhy gifs by copying their URLs from the library like so:

<https://i.current.fyi/BTCFiend/Q27hqaBwrotJ_400.gif>

Ability to zap GIF creators right within the gallery is on the way too.

Streaming
=========

Zapstream
---------

Website: <https://zap.stream/>

Developer: nostr:npub1v0lxxxxutpvrelsksy8cdhgfux9l6a42hsj2qzquu2zk7vc9qnkszrqj49

![](https://i.nostr.build/zRl3.png)

Zapstream is a native Nostr video streaming platform that empowers you to take control of your live streams. You have the flexibility to self-host your live streams, leverage virtual servers like Digital Ocean, or utilize the service's own tools to stream your content for just a few sats per minute. True to the Nostr ethos, you can rest assured that if your content is deemed valuable, it will cover your streaming costs. Your "revenue" isn't subject to algorithms, paid promotions, or the broken traditional media stereotypes.

Just like you would expect from a Nostr-based streaming service, it supports live chat, zaps and native Nostr events, allowing you to embed streams into your posts across Nostr:

nostr:naddr1qq9rzd3c8qenzv34xgesygz47pzeqe60xey0fnwfmjxwxtdz52pqwnxskqs9jmhqx0gj6wz3s5psgqqqwenslj8h0y

Zapstream boasts a user-friendly interface, making it an excellent recommendation for both Nostr newcomers and even those who are not yet acquainted with the Nostr ecosystem. Additionally, the platform supports multiple locales, catering to users worldwide. If your native language isn't currently supported, you can contribute to its inclusion by following [this link](https://crowdin.com/project/zapstream).

Nostr Nests
-----------

Website: https://nostrnests.com/

Developers: nostr:npub12262qa4uhw7u8gdwlgmntqtv7aye8vdcmvszkqwgs0zchel6mz7s6cgrkj & nostr:npub18ams6ewn5aj2n3wt2qawzglx9mr4nzksxhvrdc4gzrecw7n5tvjqctp424

Nostr Nests is a unique service designed for recording and live-streaming audio content. While some may draw comparisons to platforms like Twitter Spaces or Clubhouse, this Nostr-native service offers more with less intrusion. Nostr Nests respects your privacy by not requiring any of your personal information. It not only allows you to host and record group discussions, whether they be rooms or podcasts, but also offers the ability to stream audio files.

<https://i.nostr.build/Wkjj.png>

Moreover, if audio recording is initiated while doing a live stream, the file gets automatically saved on your device. This makes it easy to upload it on dedicated hosting services - more on this in the section below - and broadcast it across Nostr. Depending on the type of the recording you've made you might need to use an audio conversion tool; anything like [this online file converter](https://www.freeconvert.com/) will do. To customize your account, Nostr Nests may request identity confirmation, but it provides a passphrase for future profile restoration, sparing you from repeated verifications. Additionally, you have the freedom to create and tailor multiple rooms in advance, such as one for Bitcoin discussions, another for local community chats, and yet another for work-related conversations. Rooms can also be set to private, allowing access to selected individuals only.

Nostr Nests is a great dedicated service doing just what it is expected to do and a little more, however we are looking forward to new updates and features. Remember, at Nostr, innovation never sleeps!

Audio hosting
=============

Zapstr
------

Website: https://zapstr.live/

Developer: nostr:npub1l2vyh47mk2p0qlsku7hg0vn29faehy9hy34ygaclpn66ukqp3afqutajft

![](https://i.nostr.build/QgyJ.png)

Zapstr is your go-to tool for sharing your favorite music, podcasts, and all types of audio files within the expansive Nostr Universe. Zapstr seamlessly integrates with all the beloved Nostr features we hold dear, including zaps and lightning prisms (for splitting zaps between podcast hosts or musicians), along with the ability for listeners to leave comments.

![](https://i.nostr.build/BvyZ.png)

When it comes to this tool, there's not much to elaborate on except that it excels at its intended purpose, providing content creators with fantastic ways to engage with their audience. If your goal is to grant listeners effortless access to your audio tracks without the need for account creation, email addresses, or the sharing of personal data, then Zapstr is the perfect solution for you!

Stemstr
-------

Website: <https://stemstr.app/>

Developer: nostr:npub1stemstrls4f5plqeqkeq43gtjhtycuqd9w25v5r5z5ygaq2n2sjsd6mul5

As stated in their Nostr profile bio, Stemstr's mission is clear:

> Helping music producers and artists to connect, collaborate and share amazing music. Powered by nostr.

And, in all honesty, that's precisely what this tool accomplishes.

![](https://i.nostr.build/oL7R.png)

Uploading your tracks to Stemstr will require a nominal amount of sats. However, far from being discouraging, this is, in fact, the epitome of an honest and transparent monetization model. Developing applications like this demands resources, and contributing a few sats to have your work heard is a reasonable exchange. Especially when you consider the opportunity to earn those sats back through zaps.

![](https://i.nostr.build/nY5E.png)

> Purchasing a pass helps keep the quality of content on Stemstr at its highest and limits spam.

In short, if you're a music creator, Stemstr is undeniably your go-to platform.

Honorable mentions
------------------

-   [Slidestr](https://slidestr.net/): Shows slideshow of images and videos on the nostr platform. Filter images by tags and create beautiful slideshows.

-   [Wavman](https://www.wavman.app/): An open-source music player built for Nostr.

Outro
=============

That's a wrap for today, fellow nostriches! Feel free to share your thoughts on today's selection, and if you have any other apps in mind that should be included on this list, don't hesitate to let me know. You can stay updated on newly added Nostr tools by visiting <https://nostrapp.link/> and <https://www.nostrapps.com/>. Even better, consider developing your own apps to further enrich the Nostr Universe and make it even more dynamic.

---

__FOSS FTW!__

_Tony_


You smoke enough of it and you can!


You’re nuts
GM


You asked about posting to #footstr, I thought #footstr was an app 🤣😂🤣
Yes, if you are using Damus or Amethyst and posting feet pics on #footstr,  yes it saves to your account!!…


If you missed it. Listen to the man himself in last weeks show. Sadly, Fishcake was being walked at the time and could not join.

https://fountain.fm/episode/5h13pPKUv6UFs0VxTKmw


We won’t delete your uploads if your account runs out, there will be a grace period, and plenty of communications.
We are working on an upgrade and renew function that will show on your account page, but you still have like +6months, plenty of time!


GM

https://youtu.be/-f_dxLiuXuw?si=Ivj72HotnvgUX2rL nostr:note19mdrud9xfga7aqvaql6el6v2vluwypdqy44a5gccqxma8zekr85scwy04l


This one is for you, GM!

https://youtu.be/-f_dxLiuXuw?si=Ivj72HotnvgUX2rL


I have one and love it. The support is quick and thorough. The camera provides true air-gap, which is awesome. The UI is easy.


1 and 5


Are you going to Tokyo do nostr:npub1nstrcu63lzpjkz94djajuz2evrgu2psd66cwgc0gz0c0qazezx0q9urg5l ? Do you love to talk all day about #nostr ? Wanna be a speaker?  Send a DM to the official account, nostr:npub16vrkgd28wq6n0h77lqgu8h4fdu0eapxgyj0zqq6ngfvjf2vs3nuq5mp2va , or me!


Green chili stew?


Big news! Thanks to a grant from nostr:npub10pensatlcfwktnvjjw2dtem38n6rvw8g6fv73h84cuacxn4c28eqyfn34f , we're adding some more Nostr features to Mutiny Wallet! First up: a live Zaps Feed to see who your friends are zapping.

https://blog.mutinywallet.com/content/images/2023/09/nostr-sync.webp

Having a different contact list for payments app is annoying and lame. With Mutiny Wallet you can now just import your nostr follows as contacts. All you need is an npub. It's easy to use and there's zero lock-in. Protocols not platforms!

https://blog.mutinywallet.com/content/images/2023/09/Screenshot-from-2023-09-06-15-57-18.png

The Zaps Feed, inspired by nostr:npub1l2vyh47mk2p0qlsku7hg0vn29faehy9hy34ygaclpn66ukqp3afqutajft with ZapLife.lol, shows you who your friends are zapping and who is zapping them. It's like Venmo's social payments but with a nostr twist. Learn more about it here: https://blog.mutinywallet.com/nostr-contacts-and-zap-feed

Big thanks to nostr:npub12vkcxr0luzwp8e673v29eqjhrr7p9vqq8asav85swaepclllj09sylpugg for adding a `zaps_feed` to their API. We're now running our own Primal server to keep things decentralized: https://primal-cache.mutinywallet.com/api

These new features complement some of the existing integrations we have like Nostr Wallet Connect. This allows for payment requests to show up right inside your wallet for you to approve.

https://blog.mutinywallet.com/content/images/2023/09/nwczaps.webp

We're far from done! Stay tuned for non-custodial zap receives and new NWC features like budgeting. Try the Zaps Feed on Mutiny Wallet now and share your thoughts!

The web version of the wallet is at https://app.mutinywallet.com - if you already have it installed as a Progressive Web App, just close and refresh! The android version is located here: https://github.com/MutinyWallet/mutiny-web/releases/tag/v0.4.16


Is that it?? We need to be in much more debt. $50k by EoY!


SIMPLY SESSIONS NEWS:
-Saylor says THIS domino could lead to $5 million Bitcoin
-El Salvador to add Bitcoin to schools in 2024
-CBDCs will displace private banking
-Turkey has the highest BTC adoption rate

Tune in at 6pm ET here on Nostr OR over on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viZHUgadqBA

While you wait, don't forget to subscribe for News, Panels and FREE weekly tutorials!
https://youtube.com/@BTCSessions?sub_confirmation=1


A good set of GIFs
https://nostr.build/freeview/?k=gif


Over the years we have created quite a few items of nostr:npub155m2k8ml8sqn8w4dhh689vdv0t2twa8dgvkpnzfggxf4wfughjsq2cdcvg merch. Simply put, the BTCPay logo is great and easily scales from favicon to large print.

My favorite thing about it: it's OPSEC B for Bitcoin. I can wear a BTCPay hat wherever without normies recognizing symbol.

https://m.primal.net/HKmW.png
https://m.primal.net/HKmX.png
https://m.primal.net/HKmY.png
https://m.primal.net/HKmZ.png

Bitcoiners on the other hand will instantly get that we're part of the same movement.

It's especially great when you're traveling to a conference and want to meet new people; BTCPay logo kickstarted several conversations in airport waiting areas for me.

How it all began? Well, shirt came first.

It was the main merch item for the first BTCPay Day in Riga held during Baltic Honey Badger in 2019.

In my view it's simplicity that made it an instant hit - logo as big as it can possibly be, slapped on the BTCPay thematic green.

https://m.primal.net/HKma.png
https://m.primal.net/HKmb.png

Hat came from BHB conference in 2019 as well. During one late night drinking session nostr:npub1qny3tkh0acurzla8x3zy4nhrjz5zd8l9sy9jys09umwng00manysew95gx, nostr:npub1za04drthlvxtwsq0phwc4mgh8rxhjafjkv2w7pf6ze5afka8gvaquadur3 and me were discussing exchanging merchandise (better not to get into details)... and the idea was born!

A month after the conference I created Twitter DM group to plan details... we ended up putting BTCPay logo on front and "Stay Humble" mantra on the back. nostr:npub1guh5grefa7vkay4ps6udxg8lrqxg2kgr3qh9n4gduxut64nfxq0q9y6hjy took point to create, promote and selling BTCPay hats as part of TFTC store.

https://m.primal.net/HKmc.png

It went like that from the longest time, until the store was taken down. Hats were discontinued for couple years, until Uncle pushed to bring them back last year as part of BTCPay events.

https://m.primal.net/HKmd.png

Tags became a necessity in 2021. By then, I would finish every conference without my BTCPay shirt and hat because they would end up being gifted to Bitcoin enthusiasts who asked for them.

So, I thought it would be a good idea to have something to give as a token of affiliation to those who wanted to be part of the project. Giving out tags is certainly easier than handing out shirts and walking around conferences bare-chested.

https://m.primal.net/HKme.png

The BTCPay Knighting ceremony was born, recognizing those who have made significant contributions to the project over the years.

However, as I conducted these ceremonies, I realized that for those with very special contributions, I needed to have very special tags.

https://m.primal.net/HKmf.png

nostr:npub19n6xrj98sjp20pq7vkhq5nsr4y0777dh4w52dvhzph954kt4sgxsxwel56 already created unique silver BTCPay tag for himself; and he offered to help. We tested several form factors and materials until we landed on the final design... and voila - we were set for future ceremonies!

https://m.primal.net/HKmh.png

Now you can often see BTCPay tags shining from Bitcoin conference stages.

Again - I love the fact that in the end it's just a simple B. Not standing only for our project, but for Bitcoin as well.

https://m.primal.net/HKmi.png
https://m.primal.net/HKmj.png
https://m.primal.net/HKmk.png
https://m.primal.net/HKml.png

These four are the main merchandise items that you can see project contributors and supporters wear.

https://m.primal.net/HKmm.png

There were more items produced over the years (especially dark ones done by Kukks)... but that's another note!

If you have picture with any BTCPay merch, drop it here in responses!

And if you don't, but would like some - just find me at a conference or meetup and show me this note. I'll hook you up.


10 is nothing these days.. they’ll print that in our sleep..
Next plandemic is aliens. Congress and the gif will ‘reveal’ what they know. We will need a lot of $$ for research, defense, space travel, medical and biological studies, etcetc, $100tril, wait for it..


#Nostrasia needs you!

If you‘d like to speak or give a workshop at Tokyo or Hong Kong Nov 1-3 shoot me a DM ⚡

We‘d love to have you!


My loop out has been in Pre-image Revealed for 3 days now..

https://image.nostr.build/553f3c0b54d9ec1269041fc7fe3cee06af6ed5dc13adda27043cfe452c60e486.png


Awesome! So it was just related to that file. Weird, resolution shouldn’t be an issue..


So you can’t upload anything, or just this file?


Are you sure it’s a .gif? Can you try uploading to your account manually, not through Damus? Can you upload any other images or gifs?


Wow! They even have a business starter pack.. great suggestion!


Just my two sats:
- Regarding authentication of images, all notes show who wrote the note anyway, nip98 just uses the data to authenticate.
- Notes, links, etc. can still be censored by an app, service, anything, based on the writer, content, link, etc. look at the previous censor dramas with Amethyst and Primal, no nip98 needed! Twitter censors and you have nowhere else to go…
- Regarding the static address, that is true of any html link. Any image server, news outlet, website, can change the content of that link. Including other social media platforms.. The solution would be to use a trusted link, or something with specific html link authentication.
- Supporting nip98 allows for nostr.build and other clients to interact  better with each other, more reliably, openly. True it can open to more censorship, but it will open even more openness! For every image or note someone wants to censor, there is someone that wants to see it.


I’m sure your wife didn’t complain about the noise at all 😂


In all honesty, we will never go back to only gas cars, electric cars actually work great for local commutes and some road trips. Very reliable and addictive. You don’t need keys….. I haven’t used a gas station in months!!


It all depends and is balance..
Electricity is the future and adds huge advancements and innovation to our lives. Your phone doesn’t run on gas.

Solar in cloudy cities won’t work, Oregon not worth it. Florida or California for sure.

I ordered and installed my own solar panels and inverter, cost a fraction of the price of an install ($5k v. $32k), and now use all extra electricity produced to charge car and mine BTC.

You can’t be completely detoured  from electric just from right-leaning media…

I feel more sovereign with solar. Don’t want to be a gov or opec bitch.
But yes, agree you need gas backup for a car. We have an old Toyota LC we use for snowy mountain road-trips. Electric car for everything else.

Free gas and electricity for the next 20+ years, can’t complain!


I think you can replace some of it! He was very extreme, I would have done it a bit differently, but still some great messages. They have to have a base level of social skills!!!


Pretty much. You can use any app you want, all with a free service, many different applications from music and blog apps to Twitter clones and chat. If you don’t like nostr.build image uploader, there is nostrcheck.me, satellite.earth, nostrimg.com to name a few…
Or just build your own app!


Trying to transition out of my job.. I had 6 interviews last week looking for a new role that will make me happy…
Might find something out this week, fingers crossed🤞🏻


There is an actual chance it could be.


It’s tough, we’ve been thinking about the same thing for future projects,
Ex.
videos.nostr.build
or
Nostrtok.com

I’m thinking to try both initially, same exact service but point to both names. Monitor traffic, what people start calling it, etc.. But still not sure, we are further out than you..


I watched every episode religiously, imagine the joy when the movie came out 🤘🤘


I see that.. Really interested how the elections go.
Me thinks everyone is far left or far right these days, and we need someone more in the middle, a fighter for both sides. Really curious if they let him in the ballot..


It sucks while it cuts!!! 🤣😂🤣


Watch out for the Jazz attack, be glad your not a squirrel 🐿 https://nostr.build/av/40cc2c4a2d33e3e082766765ec4f7cea1de8b442cae5b01cf779829762947a63.mov


He’s a long time democrat with family history and connections, lawyer, Harvard grad, strong believer of protecting the environment, and not ‘against’ vaccines necessarily, just questions their testing, approvals and side effects.


Curious on general thoughts people have on RFK Jr., too progressive, or not enough? :)


If you want to help us expand our scope and reach, please consider donating to our nostr:npub1kmwdmhuxvafg05dyap3qmy42jpwztrv9p0uvey3a8803ahlwtmnsnhxqk9 🙏🏻

https://geyser.fund/project/theprogressivebitcoiner nostr:note1jnpmes8qdwcucvek7zqk3k4gppl08c03zpdkdcukmlwzcm4925xqgv5x2h


💯
Same exact for me. When I want to hate, and feel like I’m nothing, I go to Twitter. The other 99% of my time, I’m here.


Download to backup is a cool feature also :)


Thank you so much for the support! nostr:npub137c5pd8gmhhe0njtsgwjgunc5xjr2vmzvglkgqs5sjeh972gqqxqjak37w just integrated nip-98 account integration to Amethyst and is coming soon to Damus, very cool features. I think nostr:npub1v0lxxxxutpvrelsksy8cdhgfux9l6a42hsj2qzquu2zk7vc9qnkszrqj49 may be adding it to snort eventually.
We plan to use any additional sats for cool things like CDN, video optimization, larger filesize uploads, searching, etc. Our goal is to offer the best media service with the most cool features integrating to nostr as much as possible.


Same here, just mortgage and a small car payment, other car is paid off..
Even mortgage was refinanced during the pandemic at 2.89%.


Credit is an awesome tool if you use it correctly.

I agree, most Americans don’t use credit correctly and are putting themselves in more and more debt…

I use a MilagePlus card that earns us miles for every purchase. We literally use it for everything, and earn enough miles to cover our family trips to Japan 1 - 2 x a year. We completely covered the nostrasia trip for all for of us with just miles.

** To do it correctly, you need to pay off your entire card balance by the end of the month, every time. This way you get no late payments or interest payments, and all the miles.

Problem is most Americans don’t do this and it just adds up…

This time I chose to eat the interest payment for the month to buy more bitcoin, and will pay it off next week when I get paid…

Another advantage of credit cards is, you can do that if you need/want to.


Agree, we should update to drag-drop… I’ll check with nostr:npub137c5pd8gmhhe0njtsgwjgunc5xjr2vmzvglkgqs5sjeh972gqqxqjak37w to see if we can implement.


If you use Amethyst your uploads will sync with your account.


Seem to recall nostr:npub1cpazafytvafazxkjn43zjfwtfzatfz508r54f6z6a3rf2ws8223qc3xxpk is in Iran and nostr.build wasn’t available..

I believe nostr.build is blocked in China and Iran.


I love the series! Wen moer?


Such a terrible waste…


Just finished and I’m testing it as we speak, so far working great! Also testing ‘folders’ and they are awesome. Assuming no major issues, both features will be updated by Sunday..

(Mobile view will be improved)

https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_54225480cae072a532e79ac70e6fcb1933a485afb9befe6a333e9b7f7c68934e.png


Agree, we are begging a 4th turning, and it has the potential to be worse than ever..


That plan could probably handle it.
This was a little more like it

 https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_c362b06814fc5f329e3b204925f2286c26bece5db7719650c54c18d9fe4a2cf4.jpg


We can’t even be safe in America’s cities any more..


It’s true..


As long as it is art


Art ✅


But did he pay for his monthly Twitter status??..


Nailed it


This is a bailout by another name..


What did she want?


Funding secured!! 🤣


- It’s good to know that your IP can always be tracked, no matter what device or internet app you use.
- Some have accidentally took pics of their address or phone number..
- All images (accept profile pics and private folder) can be seen by anyone in View All


#[4] wrote a site that creates bitcoin cards and fliers and direct uploads to nostr.build, maybe he could turn it into a meme site? 😆


Nope, all APIs the same.


Currently about ~$70/mo, but is growing fast.


Initially public nostr info like pulling your profile pic and name into your account works. We do NOT ask for your private key so this provides a level of security for users, but also restricts integration..
Currently there isn’t really a content upload protocol, and many clients don’t even have upload built-in yet, much less a protocol. As clients and nostr.build mature, there will be tighter integration.


Account system is getting close...
Still have some backend payment integration, testing and details.
Golden nostrich images created by #[0], #[1], and #[2].

https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_0abef9df31265d9f5cd71efc5b45da91774915e1cc794c53261bb234273ac489.png


I was able to zap you. Sometimes the Zapper needs to clear cache and restart app..


*you’re lol


If you Zap yourself more than twice, your Zapping off….


Dude, you were first but have you seen some of the heads coming in lol
I’m going to make a meme


Ok #[2], sent you 42069 zaps, thanks for the head!!

I think it came out ok?

https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_acd57ec63f2d4b613cb5818b43b4e0d6eadccd190facf2864d15a1fd2be45472.png


FLYCAT UPDATE: add a very basic notification page. The next update will be refactoring the major blogging user experience https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_6baf556538d50efc67e01b3b4c15df1458212468ca6cc26443a8979aab756c1b.png


That made me laugh


Zapped-ya


Can I see your private key?


It made me laugh 🤣


Pretty sure we need to print more money already..


Twitter is dead. Long live nostr. ✊
H/t #[0] for the new icon

https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_db91dfd284bd3c093107cd8d37edfd11d8d9cc346b1c17cb11db7d295f7a4009.gif


*has


nostr.build have loads of storage, we are using a fraction of the max allocated amount.
In the meantime I’m getting overage charges left and right on my TX-Out…


AWS, Virginia instance…


#[2] we don’t delete and are doing fine with data. I would also appreciate your feedback as we build the platform. Don’t forget to check out the View All pages for all 30k+ items - Nostr / Bitcoin / Everything Gifs, images, videos….


I see them all, beautiful!


Dearest Nostr users from China,

Apple has complied with your government, again, and Damus will be removed from the Chinese App Store.

BUT DON'T FRET!

You can take your private and public keys and use them on ANY Nostr web client.

https://iris.to
https://snort.social
https://hamstr.to
https://astral.ninja

You can also download many of these clients and run them on your own computer, with a little bit of work.

Nostr is censorship resistant. You CAN continue to use it. You just need to work a little bit.


Looking good 🤙


Can everyone please stop the uploads!!


Just updated nostr.build to ‘dark mode’ and refreshed the builders in the header. I think I can add two more eventually.
There are so many people building so much awesome content I want to highlight everyone, so for now will rotate every few months… There are a few lined up for next month already!
Please check out the new builders who are killing it!!!

#[0] building Iris.to, the same platform Snowden is using

#[1] who has helped many many people to get verified and with tons of other issues! CORS

#[2] is an incredible artist who has done a ton of graphic design for nostr, check out the work!

#[3] working tirelessly on one of the most popular nostr clients, snort.social

https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_5a56b479f379a17b670bb09cc519876b4f75a94a4c67f9e9bfd8b7ca5f194894.png


I swear I deleted that line many times, why is it still there?


updated in flycat, looks great, all good!


The best $100k party will be here!


Exactly.. Quickest easiest way until we figure out and implement our standards..
Also allows me to customize the upload file to the client, depending on their needs/requests.


There are so few for now just creating a dedicated link/file for each..


I have opened CORS and basically just return a JSON of the link. Working on some bugs today..


Yep, updated. Please use
https://nostr.build/api/upload


I just added a dedicated upload file to integrate to nostr.build with a JSON response of the html link.
Just point the uploaded file to:
nostr.build/api
And you will get a JSON response with the link only.  Let me know if you have any issues..


There's also:
https://nostrum.pro/search/#charts


Working on on an API you can use. Will return the link in REST JSON if that works! Give me the rest of this weekend..


Yeah, you should list them with a short overview of each.

Ones I have used and like;

- Iris.to
- snort.social
- astral.ninja
- nostrgram.co
- flycat-web.vercel.app


*As the admin I can’t see your store or take any sats, I can only see the users that signed up.


I enabled account creation, and ability to use the local node, if you have a store, or want to try charging for something, feel free to create an account and check it out! It is super easy compared to finding a  solid service, setting everything up, creating node and founding channels…..
Just try btcpay.nostr.build for free!


Hi all, this is what I’m seeing, I think it looks good!

https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_15254d601d64f26354be523104c66106cc528cd1c5e8e3fd960dba98f0d555df.jpeg

https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_e708ee00a50560fdadfb6138e1f3c1057717286fc038fec4614084c9226ef129.jpeg


btcpay.nostr.build is up and running, thanks everyone for all the channel offers, I’ve created channels with a few, but running out of SATs. Do I need 500-1mil sats per channel?? And some don’t connect at first. Will try to connect to everyone that is there!


Keep getting this.. using the ride the lightning in the the LunaNode deployment.. wonder if a config issue? I have channels up now..

https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_1b9fa4a594c1ce132b651d81ab5d0761d61ab50c1af3d83b11f33a2ffd1c10a1.png

https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_db717b6e78f28edbbc9c17cb2362c9bdaacbd58442fff529f013f28e912d5fe5.jpeg


We have to pay fees to host Lightning channels? I thought we made some sats?


Weird,,, you all on Damus??


You guys all fucking rock! This level of community, support, building is off the wall..


Thank you all! I’ve transferred 1mil sats, opened a channel with half of that with Dan, but can’t open more.. I’ll transfer I. Some more sats, but don’t want to lock away too much just to test btcpay..


I tried to pay but expired!


Converting my ‘viewall’ page to thumbnails before displaying them, in a separate test directory but still, entered a variable wrong and melted the web server… CLI was fine, took me a bit to troubleshoot, but ultimately just needed a reboot…..


I can’t believe those kind of people…


If we send you a rest json with the link that should be fine, right?


nostr.build uploads audio also


I messed up on that one


I was hoping you would show us some dance moves 🕺


There are over 100 videos in there already, I just need to make a nice, TicToc like UI for them…..


nostr.build supports video uploads up to 50MB

https://nostr.build


👊 Im working on a simple api already..  Thank you for the support


**#Nostrica | March 19-21 Sunday-Tuesday | Uvita, Costa Rica**

The #Nostrica website is coming along nicely. Have you checked it out lately? The design is 🔥 🔥

https://void.cat/d/PyeYYkYfjtV6y9q1feo2Di.png

The conference is shaping up to be unconference style, meaning there's generally no speakers that are sought after, but discussions are conference participant led and various talks are given based on those in attendance. Though, an agenda is being formed with three stages and talks to be given throughout the day.

* The conference is free. You'll just need to pay for travel and lodging.
* Shared meals will be provided to attendees.
* Family friendly event.
* Nym friendly and privacy mindful.
* Workshops, conversations, music...
* Opportunities to give-back to the local community.

For more information check out https://nostrica.com 🤙


Will work on it


iris I think had a similar issue, check the regex

https://nostr.build/i/nostr.build_22a9e08ac45dc84803d43b90e585d12bd362ca56ea9e20ea071e00641deeb31a.png


Very cool! Testing it now, looks like it grabs the image, but stuck not sending it? Make sure the regex isn’t just grabbing jpgs


#[4] I recently updated nostr.build naming to use a sha256 hash not only aligning to Bitcoin, but also adding more ability to prevent collisions. The URL is huge, thoughts?

Filename: nostr.build_5a32808bef43bbd5cce60f265185c3b3a6bd98c29b3ad806b408788897aa4210.jpeg


Submit a request with the file and submit props, the use a regex to get the url.


Awesome! Here is the GitHub for uselessshit.com, it is very easy.

https://github.com/ptrio42/uselessshit.co/blob/4a2f85e6a040b4027387441819f7825769c0955d/src/components/CardGenerator/CardGenerator.tsx


Love that you are using our video upload! Looks great!


Yes! Anywhere it fits! I plan on going, need to check a few things. Either way I added it to the agenda.


Tied into the ecosystem…


I’ll check it out, thanks. Lately I’ve been just trying to get things going first, AWS one is like $2.50 a month and all integrated.


My html skills are weak 😂

All help is greatly appreciated! I’ll DM you. Between fiat mining and family, esthetics and details are tough. Ex. Just today I realized I need to upgrade my instance, add CDN, and change naming scheme to a hash, this evening..


Found out how to do it on AWS, pretty easy and not too expensive..
Tonight I’m upgrading my instance and adding cdn. Thank you for the idea.


It’s working, maybe the size? I also recommend using the ‘profile pic creator’, it will crop it to the correct size.

https://nostr.build/profilepic.php


No, I think I need to upgrade..


nostr.build has been getting hit with a lot of traffic over the last hour, slowing things down.. I think I need to upgrade the plan..

But your image should work. Can you send me the link? There is a limit of 1meg on profile pics.


Glad to share any best practices, yes, hash titles are a must. I would actually like to do a session at #nostrica on how to build your own upload server.


Watched the first episode last night


I didn’t sell 1 sat last year..


Try breaking it, “DallE, draw me a picture without any eyeballs or dogs”


I just woke up from a dream where I told a few people at a table, ‘you should look at investing in some bitcoin’, they looked at me funny, like I’m stupid, laughed a bit..
GM fam, you all get it..


Apparently there is a true, shadowy nostrich among us, maybe like the picture??


Or could be #[5]


Oh crap, if it’s not #[4], I don’t know…


I think it is #[3]  ?


Awesome, let me check it out. I’ve tried everything, if I have questions at least I know who to ask :)


Highly recommended from
Now on.. By the time you pay for ssl, hosting, hiding your IP,,, might as well pay their $8…


Thank you so much for your help, I literally am giving up as I type this look at the ‘easy one-click option’ powered by LunaNode… many wasted hours, and in the end, I don’t want BTCpay on a freaking umbrel out of my house…

https://docs.btcpayserver.org/Deployment/LunaNode/


Same.. there needs to be more of a ‘fuck you’ image..


I enabled it for my image issue, I guess there is something else for LNURLS.


Ok, seems only snort now.. Let me check out the the Ezofox guide


CORS was an easy fix on nostr.build, good to know, thanks


CORS headers for images right? Do you need that for LNURLs?


Where do I get started if I wanted to write my own client?


https://nostr.build upload and past the link ;)


Absolutely


This is what I’m talking about, seen it a couple times, but don’t live in China or use tiktok so I really have no idea..

https://www.deseret.com/2022/11/24/23467181/difference-between-tik-tok-in-china-and-the-us


I hear the Chinese ban most of the videos accept for educational videos, leave all the other crap for us…


you can try nostr.build, just not integrated into snort..


I meant *per your idea, from the spaces yes! I drew up how I wanted it to look, just curious what an actual implementation would look like. Apparently I gotta get on it :)


I wanna see! Planning to do something similar per your use :)


I just tried to make it my profile background, doesn’t work :(


I think you are looking for this?

https://nostr.build/av/pump_it_up_bitcoin.MP4


I saw this recently and like it..
Similar vibe
https://nostr.build/i/3719i.gif


Haa, saddest part is there are people that talk like that!


Even shitcoiners must be cringing…


Funny I got 21 this morning also


A meme of Elon’s head on the Twitter bird getting attacked by a nostrich knight!


-Day job
-Family
-nostr.build


Just tried it again on iOS, it looks like it just selects it, but it copies it also, I’ll see if I can make it more clear, thanks for the feedback


iOS? It looks like it doesn’t and only selects it, but it does copy it, did for me


Happy "Running #Bitcoin" Day!
https://nostr.build/i/3164.jpeg


Exactly, you are very constrained building on Twitter, not here💜


You were there too, rock on 🤘


Maybe: Daniel was there, live and in person! Good times!


Just had an awesome nostr ‘spaces’ with #[0] and a group of others, and it was awesome! A little fidgeting with headset, but once on, really cool to talk to people in person 👋


I don’t


#[2] void.cat is what snort social uses (you probably knew that)


#[3] is on it. May evolve some, but will get there. Many of us are committed.


*have been having,  *but yes we are all anxious


Yes, we have having discussions on just that. Looking for a standard, something easy, but us we are all anxious to get something…

https://github.com/damus-io/damus/discussions/272


To integrate with what? Currently we are pretty grass-roots so can surly find some way to integrate with what’s needed!


I was thinking about it and I mean ‘cash’ more as a financial foundation system also, Bitcoin ‘cash’ by still need to evolve, be found.. maybe it’s lightning, but whatever it is will be a derivative of Bitcoin, not necessarily bitcoin directly. It’s like treasury bonds, people don’t use treasury bonds for everyday ‘cash’ use.


Ahhh


If I am following someone, do I see what they post regardless of the relay I’m on?


I can’t access that note?!? Not clickable


Just depends, I see bitcoin as a ‘layer 1 money’, which means other layers will need to be built on it for many apps and people.


Check out the below site https://nostrplebs.com #[4] , they are setup just for that and is very popular


Nice find, followed!


Both my favorite, true air-gap


Swan song was great, echo 3 not bad series, bill Burr paper tiger omg,


I candof like clown shoes, you are offending me lol


Wut?? After everything that’s been happening?!?


Less in nostr


Thinking three tiers; free small videos, cheap medium videos, dedicated hosting for content creators..


Yes, just not sure how long it will take or how to charge for large videos. If major content providers I can work with them directly, create a dedicated landing page for their videos, etc..


Derek, if you need to host any videos before I add the feature, let me know, I can manually add them.


Planning to add a video uploader, will take a few days and may have to limit video size or charge..


I will look at this first thing tomorrow.


Received, seems to work for now, thank you!


I think I fixed it, can you try again? You all are helping be debug my Lightning wallet!!


No wonder I’m not getting any tips 😅, I think I put in the wrong address or it deleted?!? Can you try again? I put in my wallet of Satoshi nurl…


Tips are always welcome! If we start getting into big monthly costs I’ll circle back with the community to see what everyone thinks… I’m really against adds, also against charging people lol


Again from Astral with line break
https://nostr.build/i/6.png


Again with space? https://nostr.build/i/6.png


from Astral with no space after link
https://nostr.build/i/6.png


From astral with a space https://nostr.build/i/6.png


Weird right, see if it is the same for you?


now from Astral: https://nostr.build/i/6.png


Hi William, doing some further testing and seems Damus isn’t showing any images posted from astral, regardless of the image formate or host. I will a non .jpeg link below from Damus, and again from Astral
https://nostr.build/i/6.png


That is a Damus thing, but it does crop some image sizes


Thank you, awesome! .jpeg seems to work if I post FROM the Damus app, just not from the astral app, maybe how you handle locally v. remotely posted .jpegs? I’ll test some more also


Ohh, maybe that is it, I’m testing now, let me try .jpeg


First time I’ve seen that problem, has been working fine from astral! Let me see if the same with other image uploaders


WTF lol


Now trying in Astral https://nostr.build/i/92.jpeg


Trying his same link from Damus

https://nostr.build/i/92.jpeg


The best part of nostr.build is seeing all the uploads 😁


Updated list: Useful resources for newcomers 🫡

https://usenostr.org/
https://nostr.net
https://nostr.com
https://nostr.directory/
https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nostr
https://nostrplebs.com/
https://nostr.watch/
https://nostr.build
https://nostr.guru
https://nostr-fzf.netlify.app/
https://github.com/KotlinGeekDev/Nosky
https://github.com/aljazceru/awesome-nostr
https://damus.io/

Many thanks to all developers!!!

#plebchain


Next features are renaming the image file/link turning it into a counter and making the links shorter. Also adding a separate button/directory/check for profile pics..
My kids are starting to miss me, ha!


Got a hold of him and he added it, thanks again for the idea


I do, was just looking for direct access through nostr, I’ll ping him on GitHub, thanks


Awesome resource! How do we get ahold of Aljazceru to update? I can’t find him on nostr lol


Don’t forget https://nostr.build for image uploads!


I can do that, make a separate directory that checks the format, crops or informs user of profile pic issues..
probably a separate button ‘Upload for Profile Link’


Community power, this place rocks 👊


Apache config issue, not DNS.. The community came to the rescue, it was beautiful. Once fixed astral light-up..
Let me know if you have any other issues, feedback or feature requests!


Derek, I think we fixed it, do you mind testing again?


That was it, you solved it!! Works like a champ now, wahoo! Thank you, Merry Christmas! 🎄
Any feature requests for the app?


Ok. Checking it out now, thank you.


Yes, ok, let me confirm..


Yeah, I’ll announce when the problem is resolved.. Pretty sure DNS….


It’s so weird, intermittently doesn’t work for some people and on astral, pretty sure it is DNS but I’m getting frustrated….


I see it after following you, nice


It’s hypernostrization


Good looking fish 🐠


Lol, working on it!! Domain needs to propagate, ha! Appreciate the feedback


I just added ssl, so thinking the domain is still propagating. It works for a lot of us..


Working on a free image uploader project for nostr, https://nostr.build, feel free to use it, provide feedback.